Best Exercise on the Keto Diet

You Can Still Exercise If You've Got the Keto Flu — but Avoid These Workouts

The ketogenic diet has amassed an insane amount of popularity, thanks to the many weight-loss stories and celebrity endorsements. If the low-carb, high-fat diet is up your alley, beware that there is a period known as keto flu, and the symptoms are undesirable. As your body begins to adapt to using ketones as its main energy source instead of glucose, you may experience brain frog, headaches, lack of energy, and poor sleep. Thankfully, the keto flu isn't permanent, and while you're experiencing these lackluster symptoms, it's best to scale back the intensity of your workouts until your body completely adjusts to functioning on the keto diet.

Workouts to Do

Workouts to Avoid

A recent study found that the keto diet reduces anaerobic performance (high-intensity workouts), and while this may not be the case for everyone, we recommend cutting back on the intensity until your energy levels increase.

High-intensity interval training

CrossFit

Sprinting

Rowing

Heavy weightlifting

Jumping rope

Once you've overcome the keto flu, slowly begin to incorporate more high-intensity workouts into your routine. As always, consult your physician before making any drastic changes to your diet.